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Elly Blake

Ukrainian ambassador reacts to Boris Johnson’s comments on Brexit and Ukraine

Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaving No 10 with Ukraine’s ambassador Vadym Prystaiko

(Picture: PA Wire)

The Ukrainian ambassador to the UK has said he “didn’t see” the furious reaction to Boris Johnson’s apparent comparison of Brexit to Ukraine’s fight for freedom coming.

Vadym Prystaiko said he was in the room when the comment was made and was not expecting the backlash it has received.

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